Television’s latest superhero trained in ‘Martial Arts’!

Television’s latest superhero may not have a cape or a special costume but what he has is extensive training in martial arts and parkour to essay the role with conviction. All of 21, Aakarshan Singh who is playing the lead in ZEE TV’s latest superhero series Maharaskshak Aryan, has been trained by none other than Deepak Das, also the trainer of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff  in martial arts.
 
To play the role of a superhero, Aakarshan was required to perform various stunts in the show, ranging from kicks, somersaults, rappelling and jumping off buildings.
Talking about the training, Aakarshan Singh said, “Aryan’s role is quiet demanding and physically challenging. This is my first show and I wanted to make sure I leave no stone unturned in portraying a super hero.  When the makers told me that I would need to be trained in Parkour, to be honest I was a little hesitant as I have had no professional training in the past but I feel honoured now to have learnt it from the best in the industry. The training was definitely not easy and required both physical fitness and mental determination. There were times when I was required to manage my entire body weight on one hand.  I had to make a lot of changes in my diet regime. Though I have used these stunts for a few scenes in the show,  this training will stay with me for a lifetime. I definitely want to learn the technique in totality and will do so once I get a break from my shoot schedule.”
 

- Dharmishtha Dagia